Scotland may see Northern Lights on Boxing Day as Aurora Borealis set to 'peak'

The festive light show could be on this year.

An infamous phenomenon is set to peak on Boxing Day, and people in Scotland could enjoy a festive light show.

The meteorological service added that if a coronal mass ejection and fast wind combine, then Boxing Day will provide an even greater opportunity to spot the lights.On December 26, the weather service said: "The auroral oval is likely to see enhancement at times in this period, initially from a fast wind but on 26 December from a fast wind and potentially a CME, probably resulting in the peak display.

And while it has been reported that Boxing Day is set to be cloudy, the east of the country will hopefully see clear skies in the evening. There was minor activity spotted on Christmas Eve but it did not translate into an auroral display, according to AuroraWatch UK. Cottages and Castles have given advice on how to catch an aurora in Scotland. They included the following tips:

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